Regional Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist

Cooke Inc.; Blacks Harbour; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Wellness programs

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cooke Aquaculture Inc., True North Salmon division, seeks a Regional Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist to join the QA team in Blacks Harbour, NB. Focus on regulatory compliance, seafood quality, and cross-department collaboration with auditors and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Canadian and U.S. regs, GFSI standards (BRCGS/SQF), HACCP, and strong documentation and project-management skills. Travel ~20% expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science or related discipline.
• Regulatory affairs certificate or food-labeling certification.
• Experience in QA, food safety, seafood processing, or regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, traceability, audits and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. food regulations (CFIA/SFCR, FDA HACCP).
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Lead QA and regulatory activities across multiple departments.
• Support third-party audits and certifications.
• Maintain and improve documentation, specifications and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Procurement, and Sales to uphold product quality.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Quality assurance

GFSI knowledge

Food safety

HACCP

Cross-functional

Project management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Regulatory labeling

Education

Food Science degree

Regulatory Affairs Certificate

Related discipline degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Regional Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist

Full Time Saint John, NB, CA

True North Salmon , a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s Quality Assurance Team based out of our facility located in Blacks Harbour, NB.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

The successful candidate will be a practical quality professional with strong knowledge of seafood or food manufacturing, Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, and GFSI-based food-safety systems. This position works closely with QA, Operations, Production, Sanitation, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Logistics, suppliers, customers, and third-party auditors. This position is based out of Blacks Harbour, NB.

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Biology, Nutrition, Fisheries, Aquaculture, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will be considered.
• A recognized Regulatory Affairs Certificate, food-labeling certificate, or equivalent formal training in food regulatory affairs.
• Experience in food quality assurance, food safety, seafood processing, aquaculture, regulatory affairs, product specifications, labeling, or packaging approval.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, traceability, sanitation, corrective actions, complaint investigation, root-cause analysis, food-safety audits, and GFSI-recognized standards such as BRCGS or SQF.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. food regulations, including CFIA/SFCR requirements, FDA seafood HACCP, food labeling, allergen declarations, nutrition labeling, and packaging requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, technical-writing, communication, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic document-control, quality-management, specification-management, or ERP systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel approximately 20%.

*Cooke offers full-time year round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

Benefits Package

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.